I had my surgery on December 28, 2007 so it is one year and one day old. Do I regret having the surgery? Not for one moment. Has it always been easy? Not at all. Would I do it again? In a heartbeat. I am only 8 lbs from my personal goal and have energy to burn. I came to a standstill but that was my own fault. The band works if you work it and I wasnt working it. I fell off the wagon. Went back to my old eating habits and stopped working out as much. Silly me. I have come to far to fall off now. I have since re committed myself to the band and to a very strict workout plan. I am now working out twice a day and have increased my water intake. I also watch what I eat. I only eat small portions and quit when I THINK I should be full. Funny thing is if you stopped before you feel stuffed and wait for a few minutes, you will find out that less is more. You are actually full long before your brain realizes it. Dont eat until you are stuffed just eat until you are satisfied. I encourage anyone to stick to it because it is much harder to start over than it is to stay on the wagon. I wish you all well. Have a very prosperous (and healthy) New Year.

congrats!!!!

Congrats!! Thank you for sharing your anniversary.. for someone like me who is only 3 weeks out, it is helpful and encouraging!! Thank you!!